The number of people admitted to hospital in Scotland with alcohol-related brain damage has reached a 10-year high.
A total of 661 people required treatment for brain injury after alcohol misuse between 2016-17, the equivalent of nearly two people

Whether it’s a heavy night of drinking or a couple of glasses of fizz with dinner, many of us might be inclined to counteract the effects off too much booze with a cup of coffee.
But, while we hope the caffeine will help us to sober up,

Just walking 10,000 steps a day is not enough to make you strong and improve your balance, the Daily Mail reported.
Health officials urge adults to take up strength-bearing exercises. They especially recommend it during women who are pregnant or

Air pollution caused one in seven new cases of diabetes in 2016, according to a US study, which found even low levels raised the chances of developing the chronic disease.
Diabetes has primarily been associated with lifestyle factors like diet and

Resistance workouts were associated with fewer depression symptoms regardless of whether participants had a physical or mental health problem, although the effect was most pronounced in adults with mild to moderate depression, the study team reports

Acne, even during the times when it’s not on the face for the whole world to see, is just as troublesome. Body or truncal acne, a condition where acne affects the chest and back, is often a sign of hormonal imbalances within the body and is

Women, please take note. Even if you are having mild sleep problems, such as having trouble falling asleep, it can raise your blood pressure, a new study suggests.
The study found that women who had mild sleep problems — including those who

Would-be fathers may increase their partner’s risk of miscarriage by smoking during the pregnancy, or even during the time leading up to conception, a large study from China suggests.
Based on data for nearly 6 million pregnancies,

If you have ever been on a diet, you pretty much know that pasta is strictly banned in most of the diets. It is often associated with weight gain, hence kept out of the food chain of weight watchers.
But like most of you, if you can't resist

Researchers have found that Treg cells, a type of regulatory lymphocyte, might be protected babies in the womb from getting infected with the HIV virus when the mother is infected.
"Finding out what protects the majority of babies is

Finding it hard to make your team together? A cup of coffee may work as magic and help people remain more alert as well as work together as a team, say researchers including one of an Indian-origin.
According to the research, people who drank

Just like any other essential nutrient, iron is required for various bodily functions. According to experts, iron deficiency can cause various health issues, such as breathlessness, low levels of energy, anaemia and even dizziness. Not only iron is

Many people spend their 20s getting some unhealthy behaviours out of their system — like sleeping until 2pm on Saturdays and spending all their disposable cash on new kicks.
But your 30s are an ideal time to cement the habits that will help

If you want to live longer and remain healthy, then start walking at a faster pace as it can reduce the risk of mortality due to cardiovascular disease, say researchers.
The results showed that walking at an average pace reduced the risk of

Fasting during Ramadan carries a high risk of dehydration as food and drink are limited to before sunrise and after sunset.
Fasting individuals are encouraged to wake up very early to have their Sehri (or pre-dawn meal), so sleep deprivation and

It’s a perennial question on all gym newbies’ minds: how much of this physical torture do I have to endure before I notice a change in my physique?
Obviously, your reasons for starting a new workout regime may not be aesthetic: perhaps

Social media stars might be encouraging children to eat more unhealthy snacks, a new study suggests.
It found children who saw popular vloggers consuming sugary and fatty snacks went on to eat 26% more calories than those who did not.
The study,

Health officials in the south Indian state of Kerala say nine people have died in confirmed and suspected cases of the deadly Nipah virus.
Three victims tested positive for the virus in the last fortnight. The results of the remaining six samples